Techno Ted may be a person who caused Chris incredible emotional pain & trepidation as well as moments of peace & happiness but now is removed and awaiting his fate. Darling may be a different person who is also free of him and can live her life free of Ted's tyranny. "In between all the laughing, and daydreams ... lies: a desert of truth" Lies are like a desert or the omission of Truth: Where there were Lies then Truth was absent. The song, "Techno Ted", may be a cathartic celebration of the downfall of this person.
Wait, I'm wrong
Should have done better than this
Please, I'll be strong
I'm finding it hard to resist
So, show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for, oh Lord
Don't let go
I've wanted this far too long
Mistakes become regrets
I've learned to love abuse
Please show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for, oh Lord
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Just save me from being confused
Wait, I'm wrong
I can't do better than this
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for, oh Lord
Should have done better than this
Please, I'll be strong
I'm finding it hard to resist
So, show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for, oh Lord
Don't let go
I've wanted this far too long
Mistakes become regrets
I've learned to love abuse
Please show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for, oh Lord
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Save me, I'm lost
Oh Lord, I've been waiting for you
I'll pay any cost
Just save me from being confused
Wait, I'm wrong
I can't do better than this
I'll pay any cost
Save me from being confused
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for
Show me what I'm looking for, oh Lord
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Show Me What I'm Looking For Lyrics as written by Tobias Erik Karlsson Chad Wolfinbarger
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I think Oneofthebillions hits it on the head.
"I believe the song plays to the fatalistic nature of humans. It could work into spirituality but I think it is a general criticism of the consequences of fearing an uncertain future. "I'll pay any cost, save me from being confused." Doesn't that seen a little strong? But it is an idea often echoed by those of feel our of control. "show me what i'm looking for"... isn't that something you should figure out; it seems somewhat of a joke to think that someone else could tell you what you're looking for, even at "any cost."
The song is the voice in singers head pleading to a higher power or another person to show him what he's looking for. He may or may not know himself what "sign" that is. He wants to know and understand before he steps into anything. Lifes sad little poker game where people go around with their poker faces on hoping for a glimpse of others cards so they can make their next decision before risking anything and being hurt. The song indicates he's close to the breaking point of being open. But the song is still in his head. I picture two people sitting across from each other thinking the same thing. Show me what I'm looking for. While carrying on in general conversation.